Brisbane, Queensland
Initially developed at the turn of the 20th century, today Play Therapy refers to a range of treatment methods, all related to the therapeutic benefits of play.
Play Therapy is the least intrusive form of counselling for children, helps
them to address and resolve their own problems building on the natural way
children learn about themselves and the world around them. Thus it is to
children what counselling is to adults. While it is
relatively new to Australia, it is a tried and proven method in many other
countries.
Welcome Invitation
The 2007 conference really does not seem that long ago. It’s not really that long until we will all be booking flights and getting organised for this conference. Please be sure to book early this year as we know that with the speakers we have lined up you will not want to miss out.
It’s really hard to believe what this conference has to offer those of us interested in Play Therapy. To me it's a bit of a dream come true. I have dreamed of having speakers of this nature present here in Australia for a very long time.
Brisbane, Australia is looking like the perfect place to take Play Therapy to that next level in the Austral/Asia Pacific region. I really encourage any one keen to further their play therapy development or even those who are just at the beginning of their play therapy path to consider this conference.
The qualifications and skills of Dr Garry Landreth and Dr Virginia Ryan really speak for themselves. You only have to ‘google’ them to know that you will be in awe.
So we have a great setting at the Mecure Hotel on the Banks of the Brisbane River, we have the great speakers, now all we need is You. Be sure to bring along your keen interest, your fun attitude and your inner child!
Josephine Martin/Downs
President, APPTA
Who should attend
- Play Therapists
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Counsellors
- Mental Health Workers
- Foster Carers
- Administrators
- University and research institutes
- Individuals concerned with child welfare
Call For Papers Now Open
Those interested in speaking or presenting a concurrent session or poster at the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) Annual Conference are invited to submit an abstract to the Conference Secretariat as soon as possible.
Registration Fees
| Early Bird closes 31 May 08 |
Full Fee from 1 June 08 |
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| APPTA Members | $720.00 | $855.00 |
| Non-members | $800.00 | $950.00 |
| Day registration | $250.00 per day | |
| Masterclasses | $150.00 per class | |
| Conference dinner | $70.00 per person | |
| APPTA Membership | $100 per person |
A tax invoice will be forwarded once registration has been received.
Registration fee includes:
- Welcome reception
- All conference sessions
- Morning & afternoon tea and lunch on 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th August
- Conference materials